Current Job Openings
Instructor - North Carolina
SOAR NC is currently seeking dedicated field staff who are passionate about engaging with neurodivergent youth and leading adventure-based programs centered around outdoor education and life skill development!
North Carolina's Balsam Base offers expedition-style trip and travel adventures that range from 10-17 days. Programs are co-ed, with each group comprising up to 8 campers supervised by two field staff and a course director.
Activities include rock climbing, whitewater rafting, canoeing, backpacking, llama treks, horseback riding, and caving. Programs may also feature cultural and STEM-based experiences in the mountains of Western NC.
Responsibilities include:
Field Staff are responsible for supervising and ensuring the safety of students 24/7 while leading expeditionary style courses. They manage daily logistics and activities, facilitate the development of life skills, establish group dynamics, navigate behavioral situations, collaborate with course directors, parents, and fellow staff, and write camper progress notes using a strengths-based approach. Field staff should demonstrate maturity, integrity, organizational skills, and FUN!
Have questions?
Visit us at our website OR contact Ryan Smith, Director of NC Programs- ryan@soarnc.org
We're also recruiting staff members to support our mission for the fall of 2025 at the Academy at SOAR and our GAP year programs. The Academy is a residential boarding school that emphasizes experiential and outdoor education for high school-aged youth.
Instructor - Wyoming
Currently looking for enthusiastic trip leaders who are passionate about working with neurodivergent youth in the outdoors for the 2026 summer season in WYOMING!
Based in Dubois, Wyoming, Eagle View Ranch is SOAR's western basecamp for 17-day expedition-style adventures during the summer season. Programs are co-ed with a max of eight students supervised by two Field Staff. A course director and/or an activity specialist may also be helping out depending on the activity.
Activities include rock climbing, whitewater rafting, canoeing, backpacking, horseback riding, archery and hatchet throwing, and exploring nearby Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks and the Wind River Range.
SOAR provides room and board for the summer season, and all staff participate in extensive, hands-on trainings led by professionals in the recreation and human services fields. Wilderness First Aid, Lifeguard, and Behavioral First Responder certifications are also provided.
Responsibilities include:
Field Staff are responsible for supervising and ensuring the safety of students 24/7 while leading expeditionary-style courses. They manage daily logistics and activities, facilitate the development of life skills, establish group dynamics, navigate behavioral situations, collaborate with course directors, parents, and fellow staff, and write camper progress notes using a strengths-based approach. Field staff should demonstrate maturity, integrity, organizational skills, and FUN!
Have Questions?
Visit us at our website OR contact Kevin Evers, Director of Wyoming Programs at kevin.evers@soarnc.org.
Staff who work with SOAR youth during summer programs have the potential to continue into the fall and spring at either the Academy- our accredited, expeditionary boarding school- or GAP year programs.
